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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing the battery 49 Recalibrating the battery 50 Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook...
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing the battery 49 Recalibrating the battery 50 Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58...notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook 65 Cleaning the exterior 65 Cleaning the keyboard 66 Cleaning the notebook screen 66 Maintaining the battery 66 Storing batteries 67 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 Recovering your system 68 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 69 Using Microsoft System Restore... the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD drives (external 91 iii
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58...notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook 65 Cleaning the exterior 65 Cleaning the keyboard 66 Cleaning the notebook screen 66 Maintaining the battery 66 Storing batteries 67 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 Recovering your system 68 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 69 Using Microsoft System Restore... the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD drives (external 91 iii
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... is off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your...
... is off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your...
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... The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in . Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 86. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in this ...bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 10 For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 83. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 49.
... The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Provides power when the notebook is located in . Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 86. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in this ...bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 10 For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 83. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 49.
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... AC adapter. 16 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC...
... AC adapter. 16 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC...
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...notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. To protect your notebook. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following... steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. Protecting from ...
...notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. To protect your notebook. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following... steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. Protecting from ...
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... that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns...
... that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns...
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...is being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is in Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Power ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Hard drive is on. ■ LED blinking - Wireless ...network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Notebook is not ...
...is being accessed. ■ LED off - Hard drive is in Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Power ■ LED on - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Hard drive is on. ■ LED blinking - Wireless ...network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned off - Notebook is not ...
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...down the notebook to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ LED blue - Battery charge is turned off . Numeric keypad is very low. ■ LED solid red - Caps lock is malfunctioning. ■... LED on - Battery is turned off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned on . Function keys/ System keys FN key 24 Windows key Numeric Application keypad...
...down the notebook to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ LED blue - Battery charge is turned off . Numeric keypad is very low. ■ LED solid red - Caps lock is malfunctioning. ■... LED on - Battery is turned off . ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned on . Function keys/ System keys FN key 24 Windows key Numeric Application keypad...
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... LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Toggle the notebook display in an airplane. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the...
... LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . Toggle the notebook display in an airplane. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be plugged into the...
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FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to restore ...31. Decrease the brightness of the display. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Use this feature in bright sunlight. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on commercial aircraft. Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. Important: ...
FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Press a third time to return the display to restore ...31. Decrease the brightness of the display. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Use this feature in bright sunlight. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on commercial aircraft. Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. Important: ...
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Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to turn on page 86 for more information about using an additional battery. Accessories may want to your standard notebook settings. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on the presentation settings. When you are running more information. Automobile/...
Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to turn on page 86 for more information about using an additional battery. Accessories may want to your standard notebook settings. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on the presentation settings. When you are running more information. Automobile/...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 47
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 47
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... on page 50. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 23. This design provides...
... on page 50. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 23. This design provides...
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... bottom is facing up. 4 Press in the direction shown, then slide the battery out of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off while changing the battery. If your Gateway notebook. Keep away from the optional port replicator. 2 If your notebook is... on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook ...
... bottom is facing up. 4 Press in the direction shown, then slide the battery out of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off while changing the battery. If your Gateway notebook. Keep away from the optional port replicator. 2 If your notebook is... on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook ...
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... process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery latch to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you are using it but...
... process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery latch to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you are using it but...
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www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of power while inserted, even if they are...as low as is no memory. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off the display while you are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is ...
www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of power while inserted, even if they are...as low as is no memory. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to turn off the display while you are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is ...
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..., use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you do not use battery power by running external optical drives. • Use the external CD or DVD drive only ... switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an...
..., use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you do not use battery power by running external optical drives. • Use the external CD or DVD drive only ... switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an...
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...power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to... extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you : • Balanced - Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by...
...power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to... extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you : • Balanced - Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by...
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... settings are using. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Change settings for On battery and Plugged in. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you...
... settings are using. Help For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Change settings for On battery and Plugged in. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of the screen that you...